IFC-CP04 Interface Free Controller Control Panel User`s Manual V1
Contents
1. O i D O gt UBg O4 U045 1 1x IFC Control Panel card IFC CP04 with e x PIC microcontroller 1 x 2x16 character LCD 1 x mini jumper 1 x preset Other electronics components soldered on board Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 3 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 3 1 Communication Address There are 2 communication address of IFC CP04 which are CP1 Control Panel 1 and CP2 Control Panel 2 User may choose either one of the control panel to display message on LCD However user needs to make sure the communication address chosen on board is compatible with program written in Main Board There will be future development on IFC system which allow user to stack TWO Control Panel cards on top of ONE IFC system User will be able to control IFC system using 2 control panels CP1 and CP2 with 1 Main Board 3 2 Programmer User does not need to prepare programmer for IFC CP04 IFC CP04 is one of the slave cards for IFC system The slave program is preloaded before it is shipped to customer User will only need the Main Board of IFC system IFC MB00 to control this slave card 3 3 Input and Output device The input devices on CP04 are as below e 4 programmable push button and 1 Main Board Reset button 4 programmable push buttons allow user to use as mode selector in a system 1 Reset button all2. D are side connector for stack card and communication between cards E is PIC microcontroller which used as controller for this slave card F are 4 push buttons for user to select different options and modes that have been predefined by user G is a preset that allow user to adjust the contrast of LCD Turn to clockwise will increase the contrast while turn to counter clockwise will decrease the contrast H is a push button with the function of Reset for Main Board Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 5 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 I is a 1 x 3 header pin it come with a mini jumper which allow user to select the communication address CP1 or CP2 of IFC CPO04 J are 2 status indicator LED to indicate status for power ON PWR and busy in communication with Main Board card Busy PWR LED will turn ON when power is supplied to the board Busy LED will turn ON when the card is busy in communicate with master card IFC MBOO K is a arrow to help user in ensuring the cards are stack correctly Every IFC card has this arrow user needs to ensure that the arrow points to the same direction when IFC cards are stack together Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 6 Cytr on 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 5 INSTALLATION HARDWARE For hardware installati
3. Cytron Technologie IFC CP04 Interface Free Controller Control Panel User s Manual V1 1 Apr 2008 Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is intended through suggestion only and may be superseded by updates It is your responsibility to ensure that your application meets with your specifications No representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by Cytron Technologies Incorporated with respect to the accuracy or use of such information or infringement of patents or other intellectual property rights arising from such use or otherwise Use of Cytron Technologies s products as critical components in life support systems is not authorized except with express written approval by Cytron Technologies No licenses are conveyed implicitly or otherwise under any intellectual property rights Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 Index 1 Introduction and Overview 1 1 Introduction of Interface Free Controller 1 2 System Overview 2 Packaging List 3 Product Specification 3 1 Communication Address 3 2 Programmer 3 3 Input and Output device 3 4 Operating Voltage Board or Product Layout SN nn A A A A A WO NO KF me Installation hardware p lt NO Installation software NY A Nn A Getting Started 7 1 Basic Setup with Control Panel IFC PCOO IFC MBO0 IFC CP04 et Oo A WwW 8 Warrant
4. Prepared by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd 19 Jalan Kebudayaan IA Taman Universiti 81300 Skudai Johor Malaysia Tel 607 521 3178 Fax 607 521 1861 URL www cytron com my Email support cytron com my sales cytron com my Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 19
5. which is provided with this card Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 16 Cytr on 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 h Compile this project to generate hex file Connect UICOOA IDC connector to IFC MB0O0 as shown The hex file generated is named IFC_CP hex Please note that Hex file generated from MPLAB IDE will be named according to project name not C file name or header file name O00 ON TXS AIST ee Dewi ome ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eS lt gt Connector from UICOOA programmer i Load the hex file generated to UICOOA using PICkit2 window refer to UICOOA User s Manual for details Power up IFC system if it is OFF j This sample project will print message at LCD on Control panel after reset The message print after reset are Welcome IFC User k There are also 4 modes for user to select in program Sample2 c User may select mode by pressing push button on IFC CP04 Each time after selecting the mode user needs to press reset to exit if other mode is require to be tested The modes are Push Button Display Thank You note to IFC user LED No 1 on IFC MBOO will turn ON and buzzer on MBOO will beep for 1 time Display Decimal Number 123456 5 on LCD LED No 2 on IFC MBOO will turn ON and buzzer on MBOO will beep for 2 times SWI Display Character A on LCD LED No 3 on IFC MBOO will
6. Manual FC CP04 7 GETTING STARTED IFC is being design with the aim of 3 simple steps to use it Configure card address Stack it load program and run There must be at least a power card IFC PCOQO and a main board IFC MBOO for this system to function This section will show the example to operate it with Control Panel IFC CP04 1 step Address Configure Card s address 2 step Stacking Stack the card s Connect the necessary battery Connect necessary sensor or motor Turn it ON 3 step Program Include the necessary header and object file s Write program using template given Call necessary function referring to Program Reference Notes Compile and Load Program through UICOOA A basic setup for IFC CP04 will be illustrated this chapter Please ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing IFC card Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 13 Cytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 7 1 Basic Setup with Control Panel IFC PC00 IFC MB00 IFC CP04 This is the basic and minimum setup for IFC CP04 which comes with a 2 x16 character LCD and 4 programmable push buttons Following steps show the installation of this system and method to operate it a 1 step configure the address of card Control Panel has a mini jumper to configure address It should be set to CP1 Upper side if sample source code is being
7. being installed User may follow the step in chapter 6 2 of user s manual for IFC MBOO to open project named TFC_CP for IFC Control Panel Card Please note that the header file ic h and lic_cp h and object file 1ic o and tic_cp o for IFC MBOO and IFC CP04 have to be included in the project If user did not use the provided sample source code Sample c user also needs to include card s header file at the beginning of the program Figure shows the example to include header file object file and card s header file M IFC MPLAB IDE v8 00 C Sample c Sel a File Edit View Project Debugger Programmer Tools Configure Window Help E X B ia Checksum Oxdf84 gt Cytron Technologies gt Source Files Project gt Interface Free Controller Control n Sample Project description Sample for IFC CPOd4 z l pra OBS Header Files lich iic_ coh Object Files ico include h file for cards i User has to include h file for all the cards used lic_cp a Library Files include lt pl8f27685 h gt Linker Script include iic lh el 14F2625 lkr finelude iic_cp h Other Files config OSC HSPLL Output 7 config FCMEN OFF config IESO OFF Build Version Control Find in Files config PWRT OFF config BOREN OFF config WET OFF config MCLEE ON FIciaFz685 novzdec bank O Ln 16 Col g For those wanted to understand the program please refer to c file named Sample c
8. used b 2 step is to stack all 3 cards together Power card IFC PCOO should be at the bottom while Main board IFC MBOQO at ni layer and Control Panel IFC CP04 at top layer as shown in following figure Ensure the arrow points to the same direction Ensure the orientation marking at the same side Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 14 Cytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 c Connect the battery to Power card as shown please ensure the polarity is correct Connect 1 x 12V battery to supply operating voltage to IFC Ensure the polarity is correct d Turn ON the IFC power by pushing the toggle switch to ON There should be at least 3 LED 12V LED on Power Card PWR LED on Main Brain and PWR LED on Control Panel light up as shown PWR LED on IFC CP04 PWR LED on IFC MBOO 12V LED on IFC PCOO Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 15 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 e 3 step is to write program and load it IFC comes with comprehensive function to save program development time Functions library will come with the interfacing card in the form of header file h and object file 0 In order to call these functions particular header file and object file must be included under a project f Open MPLAB IDE please ensure MPLAB C18 is
9. d IFC CP04 This card has been designed with capabilities and features of e Industrial grade PCB e Every component is soldered properly and tested before board is shipped e 4 programmable push button and main board Reset button e Circuit power and busy LED e 12V operation e A 2X16 character LCD to display data e A preset to adjust contrast of LCD e 2 communication addresses CP1 and CP2 for user to select e Simple function for LCD messaging and push button status reading e Dimension 11 1cm x 6 9cm e Template and sample source code is provided for MPLAB C18 compiler Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 1 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 1 1 System Overview With serial communication perception IFC offer million of possibilities to develop embedded system creatively and easily In IFC several cards are stacked to get a complete embedded system The minimum card requires is Power card and Main Board Encoder digital sensor Power and communication This document explains the method to use IFC CP04 Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 2 Cytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologies Product User s Manual FC CP04 2 PACKAGING LIST Please check the parts and components according to the packing list If there are any parts missing please contact us at sales cytron com my immediately
10. erved 10 Cytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 To open the cards user may use the IFC card s opener to open the stacked cards Figure shows the method to open cards with the opener Please ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing IFC card rr tiie oO ini oiro ape WET Caution Please use the opener to open IFC cards to avoid damage of the pins or cards Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 11 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 6 INSTALLATION SOFTWARE User only needs to write program for IFC MBO0 in order to send data and communicate with IFC CP04 A program editor C compiler and UICOOA software is required to be installed in order for user to write program compile it and further loading program to IFC main board User is recommended to use MPLAB IDE as source code editor and MPLAB C18 as C compiler Both this software is from Microchip and it is provided freely to download User may refer user s manual of IFC MB0OO0 for the installation of MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C18 As for the installation of UICOOA software please refer to UICOOA User s Manual Please refer to MBOO User s Manual Chapter 6 for details step to install MPLAB IDE and C18 compiler Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 12 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s
11. ifted pins Please AVOID this gt ne te Or T COM M i z x UL SB gt gt d com nu e m l Iiii on LLL Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved Cytr on ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 Ensure that all card pins are not shifted when stacking Examples of stacking cards with shifted pins Please AVOID this Cautions Please ensure that all card pins are not shifted when stacking IFC system will NOT function if the pins are shifted Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 9 Product User s Manual FC CP04 Cytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Next user may use the mini jumper provided on IFC CP04 to select the communication address CP1 or CP2 of IFC CP04 as shown in figure below Please make sure the address selected is compatible with the program Please refer chapter 7 for details of writing program of IFC CP04 CP1 selected CP2 selected Please switch ON the power on Power Card the PWR LED of IFC CP04 will turn ON as shown in figure below Initially if there are no functions related to IFC CP04 being called in Main Board s program the screen of LCD will not show anything and the LCD backlight will not turn ON i oO J of sa o Ca ak fins Dai Contrast bib x y C3 A Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Res
12. on of IFC CP04 user will first need the Main Board card IFC MBOO and Power Card IFC PC00 IFC MBOO is the main controller of IFC system while IFC PCOO is the main power supply For installation of IFC MB00 and IFC PCOO please refer to the user s manual of IFC MBO0O After user obtain IFC CP04 user may stack it on the IFC system as shown in figures below User is advised to stack the Control Panel on top of IFC system It will provide an interactive interface between IFC and users User is free to program the LCD to display any program status or condition for input output Ensure the arrow points to the same direction Ensure the orientation marking at the same side Cautions Please ensure that every card is being stacked properly in correct orientation Whole IFC system will be damaged if one of the cards is being stacked wrongly when it is powered up Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 7 Cytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 Besides stack every card in correct orientation user must also require to ensure all card pins are not shifted when stacking Figures show the example of stacking cards in proper location and example of stacking cards with shifted pins Ensure that all card TTT F TT af K g z Yy F Y T ie 7 P j pins are not shifted C N MER A when stacking mina HE E A Examples of stacking cards with sh
13. ow user to reset or terminate a running program in Main Board The output devices on CP04 are as below e A 2x16 characters LCD it allow user to display data in 2 rows x 16 characters User may simply control the LCD by calling the comprehensive functions which is ready in IFC system s function based software library e 2 status indicator LED Power and busy LED Power LED PWR will turn ON when power is supplied to Control Panel Busy LED Busy will turn ON or blink when Control Panel is communicating with master card IFC MBOO 3 4 Operation Voltage The operation voltage of IFC CP04 is 12V User needs to stack a Power Card IFC PCOO and connect a 12V battery on Power Card to supply 12V to the Control Panel Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 4 E ytron 5 ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 4 BOARD OR PRODUCT LAYOUT cy g a af W a 3 i Orientation marking H ResetButton Manufacturing Test Points __ Selector for communication address F Pushbuttons S S S O A is a 2X16 character LCD which allow user to show message program status or condition for input output B is the orientation marking on IFC MD15A Every IFC card will have this orientation marking this is to help user in ensuring the cards are stack correctly C is reserved for Manufacturing Test Point Please DO NOT short or connect wire to any of these pins
14. turn ON and buzzer on MBOO will beep for 3 times Display Binary Number 10101010 4 on LCD LED No 4 on IFC MBOO will turn ON and buzzer on MBOO will beep for 4 times Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 17 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 l Please refer the comment in source code for the details of mode m To remove a card from IFC system the power should be switched OFF n Please use proper tool to remove the card User may refer last section in chapter 5 0 Installation hardware for the method to open card with provided IFC card opener Notel User may refer to IFC CP04 Card Technical Info for the program function list It will help user in writing program for IFC CP04 Note2 Each time opening a new project for IFC user needs to add ALL header files and object files for all related IFC cards used User also need to include ALL cards header file at the beginning of the program Please refer sample source code for the example to include card h file Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved 18 Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 8 WARRANTY gt Product warranty is valid for 6 months gt Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect gt Damage caused by misuse is not covered under warranty gt Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways
15. y Created by Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved Cytr on gt ROBOT HEAD to TOE Technologie Product User s Manual FC CP04 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 1 0 Introduction of Interface Free Controller IFC Interface Free Controller offer a new concept of developing microcontroller embedded system and also robotics system With IFC no more frustration in determine hardware interface and configuring peripheral in software Checking few hundreds pages of data sheet can be waved With the concept of interfacing card user may stack as many as 64 cards in a system to get infinite combination of peripherals The design aim is to offer 3 simple steps in microcontroller system development Configure card s address Stack IFC cards Write Program and Run Furthermore with functions based software library user save valuable time during software development by concentrating on algorithm development No more flipping or scrolling PIC data sheet looking for ADCONO TICON or even TRISA With just a programming hand book user may simply copy the header file call comprehensive functions and it s ready to rock IFC come with a brain card main controller where the main program is loaded There are several cards available for robotics development such as control panel 15A brush motor driver brushless motor controller counter and digital input output card and power card This document will focus on the control panel car
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search